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iiwi

/iːˈiːwiː/
i · i · wi
Plural:iiwis
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iiwi Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A species of Hawaiian honeycreeper bird known for its vivid scarlet plumage, black wings, and long, curved, salmon-colored bill adapted for drinking nectar from tubular native flowers.

Example

"Conservationists are working tirelessly to protect the remaining habitats of the iiwi from avian malaria and deforestation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with the Hawaiian ‘okina as ‘i‘iwi in native contexts, though commonly anglicized without it in standard English texts.

• Rhymes for iiwi

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from the Hawaiian word 'ʻiʻiwi'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iiwi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iiwi
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